Simon Bridges
Bridges showing arrogance with attempt to block OIA request
The New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters says the Transport Minister Simon Bridges is showing the arrogance of a third term Goverment by trying to block a legitimate Official Information request to… Audio
Parliament’s quiet decider
It sounds like the blurb for a Dan Brown novel – ‘a small group pre-determines what will happen in Parliament’. But real life is less thrilling, and better written.
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Parliament’s quiet decider
It sounds like the blurb for a Dan Brown novel – ‘a small group pre-determines what will happen in Parliament’. But real life is less thrilling, and better written.
Audio
Govt pays out more than $17m to Kaikoura businesses
Minister for Economic Development Simon Bridges says a million dollar fund is still available to help Kaikoura businesses in real trouble. Video, Audio
Kaikoura businesses worried they'll be refused assistance
Kaikoura business owners are concerned they'll be left out of the $1 million grant programme announced today by The Economic Development Minister Simon Bridges. Audio
Government's decision to spend $53M promoting New Zealand 'wasteful'
The government has announced it plans to spend $53 million on a pavilion so New Zealand businesses can showcase their innovative products and services and develop new export markets, as Catherine… Audio
Insight: Keeping NZ Rail on the Tracks
New Zealand has been tied together by a rail system that has been unfolding across the country since the late 19th century. Today up to 18 million tonnes of freight is moved via rail, every year. It's… Audio
Cyclone Cook an extremely serious event, MetService warns
Cyclone Cook is barelling down towards New Zealand with similar speeds as Cyclone Giselle in 1968, in which the Wahine sank. Authorities are warning people to be prepared. Video, Audio
Edgecumbe local visits her condemned home of 45 years
Ursula Mayo was one of 25 people her son-in-law Tau Hahipene rescued in Edgecumbe last week. She's since been able to visit her home, but will never be able to live in it again. Video, Audio
Govt relaxed about fall in exporters numbers
As parts of the global economy continue to struggle, the number of NZ exporters is declining. The Government says it's nothing to worry about but latest figures show the number of exporters fell by a… Audio
Auckland to get light rail to airport - in 30 years
The government has agreed to support light rail from Auckland's city centre to the airport - but the catch is that it's likely to take 30 years. Video, Audio
Bridges rules out inquiry into Transport Ministry fraudster
Questions continue to be asked about Joanne Harrison's conduct at the Ministry of Transport - in particular the lack of contracts and documentation surrounding the deals she was signing. It wasn't… Audio
New taxi rules could make industry less safe
Taxi companies say proposed law changes will make the industry less safe for drivers and passengers. But the Government denies that and says the public will get a better deal. Audio
Did a fraudster push whistleblowers out of their jobs?
The Labour Party is calling for an investigation into whether a convicted fraudster effectively pushed public servants out of their jobs after they raised red flags about her, as Craig McCulloch… Audio
Govt regional development plans criticised as all talk
The Tairawhiti Economic Action Plan has been launched in Gisborne setting out a blueprint for the region's growth in the next five years. But critics aren't so sure the Government's commitments will… Audio
Nats preparing for cabinet reshuffle
The Government gears up for cabinet reshufle under the new Prime Minister Bill English and it appears a mix of stability, and rejuvenation is what's needed. Audio
Simon Bridges confident he can get votes for deputy
National MP Simon Bridges is still confident he has a shot at becoming Deputy Prime Minister, despite his rival Paula Bennett appearing to have significantly more caucus support. Video, Audio
Key takes final questions in Parliament as PM
MPs have grilled John Key about the National Party's leadership contest in his final Question Time in Parliament as Prime Minister. Audio
Possible Deputy PMs stake their claims
National MPs Paula Bennett and Simon Bridges both want to be Bill English's deputy - and are talking up their relationship with the man favoured to be the new Prime Minister. Video, Audio
